Seattle Animal Shelter news and events

The Seattle Animal Shelter has cancelled the cat adoptathon scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at the Belltown Community Center.

The next cat adoption event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at Mud Bay – Uptown, located at 522 Queen Anne Ave. N. Cats available at this event have been living with foster parents, who are available at the event to share information about the personality and habits of the cats with potential adopters, helping to make a perfect match.

The Seattle Animal Shelter, located at 2061 15th Ave. W., is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. for adoptions and licensing. For more information, call 206-386-7387 (PETS), or view animals available for adoption online at www.seattleanimalshelter.org. Adoptable pets are also featured on “Pet of the Week” on the Seattle Channel at http://www.seattlechannel.org/CityStream/Pets.

The Seattle Animal Shelter will host a cat adoptathon on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Belltown Community Center, located at 415 Bell St., Seattle. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. and features numerous kittens and cats of different breeds. Cats available at this event have been living with foster parents, who are available at the event to share information about the personality and habits of the cats with potential adopters, helping to make a perfect match.

“With our monthly neighborhood adoptathons, we hope to continue to spread the word about the joys and value of adopting shelter pets and saving lives. If you have room in your home and your heart for an orphaned animal, this is a great opportunity to come and see some of the wonderful pets available from our foster-care parents,” said Don Jordan, Seattle Animal Shelter director.

The Seattle Animal Shelter has a foster-care program to rehabilitate sick and immature dogs and cats. Donations from the city’s “Help the Animals Fund” pay for veterinary care for these animals while they are being fostered.

The Seattle Animal Shelter, located at 2061 15th Ave. W., is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. for adoptions and licensing. For more information, call 206-386-7387 (PETS), or view animals available for adoption online at www.seattleanimalshelter.org.

April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, and the Seattle Animal Shelter reminds you that when you adopt a shelter pet, you are saving a life. If you have been thinking about adding a pet to your home, stop by the shelter, located at 2061 15th Ave. W. With cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, rats, snakes and more, the Seattle Animal Shelter has something for everyone.

“We have incredible animals at the shelter and in our foster care program, waiting to find their forever homes,” said Don Jordan, Seattle Animal Shelter director. “If you have room in your home and your heart, you can give an animal a second chance and a new life.”

It is a common misconception that animals end up in shelters because of abuse or because they’ve done something wrong, Jordan said. On the contrary, shelter animals are usually happy and healthy and are often among the most devoted companions. Seattle Animal Shelter animals are cared for by experienced staff and volunteers, who are available to share information about the animals’ personalities and habits so perfect matches can be made with potential adopters.

In addition to visiting the shelter, you can view adoptable animals online at http://bit.ly/sasadopt or meet them at monthly events held at various Seattle locations. “Fabulous Felines” and “Cool City Pets” (critter adoptions) take place on the second and third Saturdays of each month, respectively. Both cats and critters are available for adoption at Mud Bay–Uptown (522 Queen Anne Ave. N.) from noon to 3 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. For more information about adoption events, including locations and times, visit http://bit.ly/sasevents.

The adoption fee is $15 for critters and $40 for rabbits. Rabbits are spayed/neutered and microchipped before adoption. The adoption fees range from $175-$210 for dogs and $140-$145 for cats. The dog and cat fees include:

To commemorate National Pet Identification Week, which runs April 19-25 this year, the Seattle Animal Shelter wants cat and dog owners to know how easy it is to license a pet and how valuable a license can be.

“Pet licenses help us get lost pets home safely, often avoiding a trip to the shelter altogether,” said Don Jordan, Seattle Animal Shelter director. “Your license fee also directly supports shelter programs that enable the Seattle Animal Shelter to save more lives.”

Purchasing a Seattle pet license is easy to do. A pet owner simply submits his or her license payment and a few pieces of information – mainly contact information and a brief description of the pet. Owners can:

License fees for cats and dogs that have been spayed or neutered are $27-$37 for two years. Unaltered cat and dog two-year license fees are $45-$69. Seniors and adults with disabilities may receive a discount by supplying their Seattle Gold or FLASH card number.

The shelter regularly uses license information to help return lost pets to their families and in other life-saving efforts. License information allowed animal shelter staff to rescue a husky from a potential choking situation when it was caught in a web of venetian blinds. They were also able to successfully coordinate veterinary treatment for an Italian greyhound that had been hit by a train – although the dog was microchipped, it was its license and current contact information on file that allowed shelter staff to reach his owner so quickly. Pet owners can feel good knowing that their license fees not only provide protection for their pets, but also support the shelter’s life-saving services.

Cat and dog owners may also benefit from a monthly “Protect Your Pet” clinic, 3-6 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Seattle residents can bring their cats and dogs to the shelter and receive a free rabies vaccination and/or $20 microchip with the purchase or renewal of the pet’s license. Additional vaccines are $10 each. The Protect Your Pet clinic is held in partnership with Good Neighbor Vet, which provides the vaccination and microchip services in its mobile unit. The next event is this Friday, April 24.

Seattle Municipal Code Section 9.25.050 requires licensing of all cats and dogs in Seattle. For more information or to purchase or renew your pet’s license, please visit www.seattleanimalshelter.org or call 206-386-4262. The Seattle Animal Shelter is located at 2061 15th Ave. W. and is open noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, for licensing and adoptions.

Have you been thinking about adding a pet to your family? Perhaps you don’t have the space for a dog or maybe someone in your household is allergic to cats. The Seattle Animal Shelter has the perfect solution: start small.

Come on down to the shelter on Saturday, April 18, for Cool City Pets, an adoption event highlighting small animals looking for their forever homes. From 1-3 p.m., potential adopters can meet the many small animals available for adoption from the shelter, including: rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, mice and more.

Volunteer small-animal specialists will be on hand to help adopters find the right pet for them. They provide information about each animal’s characteristics and needs, demonstrate basic care and handling skills, and answer questions. The Seattle Animal Shelter features Cool City Pets the third Saturday of every month.

All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Animals may be adopted by adults only. Adopters must be prepared to provide proper housing, food, water, toys and other materials necessary for the care and good health of the animal. The adoption fee for small animals ranges from $15-$40.

The Seattle Animal Shelter is located at 2061 15th Ave. W, about a mile south of the Ballard Bridge. If you would like more information or directions, please call 206-386-7387 (PETS) or visit the shelter’s website at http://www.seattleanimalshelter.org.

The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon-6 p.m. for adoptions and for licensing.

The Seattle Animal Shelter reserves the right to approve or deny any animal adoptions and limits the number of small animal adoptions to no more than three per household.

Have you been thinking about adding a pet to your family? Perhaps you don’t have the space for a dog or maybe someone in your household is allergic to cats. The Seattle Animal Shelter has the perfect solution: start small.

Come on down to the shelter on Saturday, March 21, for Cool City Pets, an adoption event highlighting small animals looking for their forever homes. From 1-3 p.m., potential adopters can meet the many small animals available for adoption from the shelter, including: rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, mice and more.

Volunteer small-animal specialists will be on hand to help adopters find the right pet for them. They provide information about each animal’s characteristics and needs, demonstrate basic care and handling skills, and answer questions. The Seattle Animal Shelter features Cool City Pets the third Saturday of every month.

All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Animals may be adopted by adults only. Adopters must be prepared to provide proper housing, food, water, toys and other materials necessary for the care and good health of the animal. The adoption fee for small animals ranges from $15-$40.

The Seattle Animal Shelter is located at 2061 15th Ave. W, about a mile south of the Ballard Bridge. If you would like more information or directions, please call 206-386-7387 (PETS) or visit the shelter’s website at http://www.seattleanimalshelter.org.

The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon-6 p.m. for adoptions and for licensing.

The Seattle Animal Shelter reserves the right to approve or deny any animal adoptions and limits the number of small animal adoptions to no more than three per household.

The Seattle Animal Shelter will host a cat adoptathon on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the Northgate Petco, located at 318 NE Northgate Way, Seattle. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. and features numerous kittens and cats of different breeds. Cats available at this event have been living with foster parents, who are available at the event to share information about the personality and habits of the cats with potential adopters, helping to make a perfect match.

“With our monthly neighborhood adoptathons, we hope to continue to spread the word about the joys and value of adopting shelter pets and saving lives. If you have room in your home and your heart for an orphaned animal, this is a great opportunity to come and see some of the wonderful pets available from our foster-care parents,” said Don Jordan, Seattle Animal Shelter director.

The Seattle Animal Shelter has a foster-care program to rehabilitate sick and immature dogs and cats. Donations from the city’s “Help the Animals Fund” pay for veterinary care for these animals while they are being fostered.

The Seattle Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. for adoptions and licensing. The shelter is located at 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle, and the phone number is 206-386-7387 (PETS). Animals available for adoption can be viewed online at www.seattleanimalshelter.org.

The Seattle Animal Shelter hosts a pet licensing and vaccination clinic from 3-6 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Bring your cat or dog to the shelter, located at 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle, and receive a free rabies vaccination with the purchase or renewal of the pet’s license. These monthly “Protect Your Pet” events are held in partnership with Good Neighbor Vet, which provides the vaccinations in its mobile unit.

Beginning with the Feb. 27 Protect Your Pet event, the mobile clinic will be temporarily relocated from the shelter’s main parking lot to a spot adjacent to the canine corral, on the west side of the shelter building. The Seattle Animal Shelter recently began construction activities for its cat and critter rooms remodel project, and the shelter’s main parking lot is temporarily unavailable. Customer parking has also been redirected to the gravel parking lot across West Armory Way. These impacts are expected through summer 2015.

Seattle is a very pet-friendly city, yet despite the benefits of licensing, many pets remain unlicensed. The Seattle Animal Shelter relies on pet licensing information to help return lost animals to their families. Pet license fees also directly support the lifesaving work of the shelter, which boasts a 93 percent gold standard save rate, houses a low-cost spay and neuter clinic and enforces animal welfare laws throughout the city.

“With our monthly clinics, we hope to draw attention to the importance of protecting our cats and dogs with regular health care and current identification,” said Don Jordan, Seattle Animal Shelter director.

Cats and dogs are required to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies under Seattle Municipal Code 9.25.050 and Washington Administrative Code 246-100-197. One- to two-year pet license fees range from $20 to $37 for spayed and neutered pets and $30 to $69 for unaltered pets.

The Protect Your Pet events offer services on a first-come, first-served basis. All dogs must be leashed, and all cats must be in carriers. Previous vaccination records are not required, but you are encouraged to bring them, if available. Additional vaccinations and microchips will be available for an added fee.

The Seattle Animal Shelter reminds the public that the Spay and Neuter Clinic is offering free spay/neuter packages to area pets this week. Microchips and vaccinations are also offered free for animals having surgery through this promotion. Space is limited; to schedule an appointment, call 206-386-4260.

The free services are offered in recognition of “World Spay Day,” an international effort to promote the spaying and neutering of pets as the most effective and humane way to decrease the euthanasia of homeless animals in shelters throughout the world. The promotion is possible because of a generous grant from the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation, as well as the City’s “Pet Populations Control Fund,” which provides financial assistance year-round to pet owners who cannot afford the cost of spaying and neutering. Mayor Ed Murray yesterday issued a proclamation in recognition of World Spay Day.

“Around the country millions of adoptable animals are unnecessarily euthanized every year because of overpopulation. One of the best things you can do for your community, and most importantly your pet, is to have your pet spayed or neutered,” said Mayor Murray.

“Due to a lack of critical resources and public awareness, humane societies and animal shelters across the nation have no choice but to humanely euthanize millions of cats, dogs, rabbits and other animals each year, many of whom are healthy and adoptable,” said Seattle Animal Shelter Director Don Jordan. “You can help by having your pet spayed or neutered, or by sponsoring the spaying or neutering of another person’s pet, a feral cat or of an animal in a shelter awaiting adoption.”

This Spay Day promotion offers significant savings for Seattle pet owners. Spay and neuter surgeries usually cost $120-$155 for dogs, $85-$90 for cats and $75 for rabbits. Microchips are normally $30 and vaccinations run $10 each. While there is no residency requirement to take advantage of this special offer, pets of Seattle residents must be currently licensed or a license can be purchased on the day of the appointment. For altered animals, a one-year license is $20 for cats/$27 for dogs, and a two-year license is $27 for cats/$37 for dogs.

There are other ways you can celebrate Spay Day in February and throughout the year:

Donate to the “Pet Population Control Fund” at the Seattle Animal Shelter.

Talk to your friends, neighbors and family about getting their pets spayed or neutered.

Year-round the Seattle Animal Shelter’s Spay and Neuter Clinic is able to help those in need with discounted or free spay/neuter surgeries.

“World Spay Day” is an international campaign of The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. During the month of February, animal shelters and animal welfare agencies throughout the world join forces to promote the spaying and neutering of pets as the most effective and humane way to decrease the euthanasia of homeless animals in shelters throughout the world.

For more information about Spay Day Seattle, to make a donation to the Pet Population Control Fund, or to learn more about other Seattle Animal Shelter services, call 206-386-7387 (PETS), or visit www.seattleanimalshelter.org.

Have your kids been begging for a pet of their own? If you’re ready to give in, but are still afraid you don’t have the space for a dog or maybe someone in your household is allergic to cats, the Seattle Animal Shelter has the perfect solution: start small.

Come on down to the shelter on Saturday, Feb. 21, for Cool City Pets, an adoption event highlighting small animals looking for their forever homes. From 1-3 p.m., potential adopters can meet the many small animals available for adoption from the shelter, including: rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, mice and more.

Volunteer small-animal specialists will be on hand to help adopters find the right pet for them. They provide information about each animal’s characteristics and needs, demonstrate basic care and handling skills, and answer questions. The Seattle Animal Shelter features Cool City Pets the third Saturday of every month.

All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Animals may be adopted by adults only. Adopters must be prepared to provide proper housing, food, water, toys and other materials necessary for the care and good health of the animal. The adoption fee for small animals ranges from $15-$40.

The Seattle Animal Shelter is located at 2061 15th Ave. W, about a mile south of the Ballard Bridge. If you would like more information or directions, please call 206-386-7387 (PETS) or visit the shelter’s website at http://www.seattleanimalshelter.org.

The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon-6 p.m. for adoptions and for licensing.

The Seattle Animal Shelter reserves the right to approve or deny any animal adoptions and limits the number of small animal adoptions to no more than three per household.